The Strangling (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1979, The Strangling is a notable film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. The men who surround and torment the young protagonist (demanding teacher, owner of the company that rapes his own daughter, despotic and uncompromising father) are opposed to women (victims of men) as embodiment of salvation.
Who’s in it. The Strangling stars Kō Nishimura as Yasuzo Kariba, Nobuko Otowa as Ryoko Kariba, Eiji Okada as Yoshio Morikawa and Tsutomu Kariba as Tsutomu Kariba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Strangling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strangling page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strangling (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Strangling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Strangling worth watching?
- The Strangling holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strangling?
- The Strangling stars Kō Nishimura, Nobuko Otowa, Eiji Okada, Tsutomu Kariba and Kotoe Hatsui.
- When was The Strangling released?
- The Strangling was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.